Rhinoseros

A rhinoceros thunders through the streets of a quiet village. Everyone is baffled. Where did this terrifying animal come from?

A rhinoceros thunders through the streets of a quiet village. Everyone is baffled. Where did this terrifying animal come from?

But, one by one, the village residents succumb to the new order and transform into beasts. As the world and the people around him change, the unlikely hero Bérenger (Rhodri Meilir) clutches on to his identity and refuses to give in – but what is the cost of not conforming?

Filled with unexpected humour and nightmarish tension, Rhinoseros is a commentary on society, extremism and how hatred can spread like a virus. As relevant now as ever, this absurdist masterpiece by Eugène Ionesco comes to Welsh stages in its first Welsh language adaptation by Manon Steffan Ros under the direction of Steffan Donnelly.

Watch out – the rhinoceroses are coming!

Age Guidance: 12+
Contains strong language, adult themes, bangs, haze and flashing lights.

A full list of themes and possible triggers can be found in this document.

Performance dates

  • 24 Oct 2023
    19:30
    Preview
    Sherman Theatre
  • 25 Oct 2023
    19:30
    Preview
    Sherman Theatre
  • 26 Oct 2023
    19:00
    Live Performance
    Sherman Theatre
  • 27 Oct 2023
    14:00
    Live Performance
    Sherman Theatre
  • 27 Oct 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Sherman Theatre
  • 01 Nov 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Pontio Bangor
  • 02 Nov 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Pontio Bangor
  • 04 Nov 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Aberystwyth Arts Centre
  • 07 Nov 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Neuadd Dwyfor, Pwllheli
  • 09 Nov 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Hafren Theatre, Newtown
  • 14 Nov 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Mwldan, Aberteifi
  • 16 Nov 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Galeri Caernarfon
  • 18 Nov 2023
    19:30
    Live Performance
    Taliesin, Swansea
Cast

Rhodri Meilir

Bethan Ellis Owen

Dafydd Emyr

Ioan Gwyn

Priya Hall

Eddie Ladd

Glyn Pritchard

Victoria Pugh

 

Creative team

Author Eugène Ionesco

Welsh Adaptation Manon Steffan Ros

Director Steffan Donnelly

Set and Costume Designer Cai Dyfan 

Lighting Designer Ceri James 

Sound Designer and Composer Dyfan Jones 

Voice Director Nia Lynn

Movement Director Catherine Alexander

Credits

Image and Poster Design Burning Red

Information for Audience

Information on themes and possible triggers